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Club Sheba

@xango

I think our low temperatures will be in the 40s. Looks like another cold front for the weekend. I have everything we need in the second bedroom and a couple of jackets are in the van which I will bring in tonight or first thing in the morning. I had the heat on yesterday, but today everything is off. House is in the 70s. Back in the North we usually keep the temp between 60 and 65.

During these cold spells I do dress in layers. Sometimes I just start off with the spring/summer clothes and add as the weather changes. Other times it’s the other way around. In someways it is just like being up North. Only thing missing are the sleigh rides, snow of course and the sub freezing temps. I do not miss the temps, but used to love sitting in my den watching the snow gently float to the ground below. Today, I would call someone to shovel the walk and driveway.

I cannot believe that tomorrow is garbage and recycles. Since hubby is in dreamland I will put everything out either tonight or in the am. They come late morning so I have time. Friday is Trivia. I do hope we will some of the questions on line like we used to. I surmise HSN wants people to watch the tube rather than their computer. Too bad they cannot do it both ways like it used to be.

Have a great time the rest of the week. Stay warm. Be safe.

See you are up and about in the wee hours of the morning. Guess, i am the same way. However it was 6 am this morning when I finally went to bed all because of a book. Started it two days ago and finished it this am. It was a freebie from Amazon and I just could not drop it. Very easy read. I usually play the games in the Arcade until 1 or 2 am. So, I smiled when I read the time you actually saw my note.

@shoelady60

Thanks so much for the update on your BIL. I know what it is like to be overweight. No fun. While hubby was hospitalized, it was a good time to start. The weight is coming off and I am happy. Doing the housework and cleaning inside and outside of cabinets and closets has kept me from being a couch potato. Besides, now, I am finding the energy returning. Doing exercises in a gym or a class is not my “cup of tea.” Putting a CD on and bouncing up and down keeps me limber. Well, at my age, what is limber????

I hope all goes well for your mom and sis. I am not concerned so much with the cruise as there are places to go and things to do. Main concern is the flight. Hope they have a great time and enjoy the beaches, the sightseeing, meeting the locals, etc. etc.. Wish I wasn’t a scaredy .cat.

@Sheba
Good Evening Sheba, are you keeping warm? I am sure you have a fire in your fireplace.
We were in the 60’s today and sunshine. But the 10 day look ahead puts us in the twenties at night this coming week.
My mom and I went back to Brazil for another visit in 1982. We stopped in Bahia first, its in the Northeast. We stayed just a little over a week and celebrated the new year there. A hotel just a few feet from the ocean. On December 30th at 4AM a huge truck opened in the back similar to a flatbed filled with people playing musicals instruments. Announcing a celebration of the new year on the beach that morning came down the street waking everyone up from their sleep. The streets was filled with excitement and people making noise that morning I was already awake, looking out the patio door. They had several booths on the beach that same morning with free food and drinks to the public. And a band with music, people eating, drinking and dancing the Samba. I found it so amazing, beautiful, entertaining and generous.
We met a family that invited us to their home for the 31st and celebrated with them.
That week the lady and her daughter took us around showing us the sites. We left Bahia and continued our trip onto to Porto Alegre. To be continued.
Stay warm and safe Sheba. Take care.

@oodiebom
Hello Oodiebom, this morning around 3AM I read your post to me about two days ago.
You mentioned how you layer your clothing here in Florida to keep warm when it gets cold. Reminded me of when I lived in Virginia, I used to layer my my clothes too. I was looking at the ten day weather look ahead. Next Thursday night time temperature suppose to be 33 and Friday night, 28 😱😱😱 I sure hope they got that one wrong.
Stay safe and stay warm in these cold days we are about to have Oodie.

@oodiebom

My BIL lives here in the ‘burgh, SIL is in Atlanta. BIL’s problems all stem from a mine accident he was in many years ago. He has COPD, a pacemaker, now an ulcer. He is very overweight and does no exercises, although with this kidney problem he is on a special diet and has lost 25 pounds. So it’s one thing on top of another. He has had many cultures and blood samples sent out that I can’t even keep track anymore. So we just learned to take it one day at a time. My SIL (his wife) has earned her doctorate in medicine over the years. She can recite numbers/ranges on blood tests with the snap of the fingers. And my reply is “and that is for what?”🤣

@sheba2011

Husband is going to a nearby restaurant for a birthday sandwich🍔 for one of the guys from his gym so I am having my leftover chili for dinner. Did some odds and ends around the house today. I am also missing my boy, I don’t think that will ever stop.😪🐕 I see so many commercials with dogs that make me think of him.

That drink looks delish!! Although just looking at it makes me cold. But, I want it so I’ll just turn up the heat.🔥 I have the BEST bartender!!🥰🤗

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@kittengirl,

Good morning in California make it a safe and good day for your family.
Sending kitty hugs. ✨✨

Kitten I hope all is well with you and the family.

@shoelady60

Good day in the ‘burgh. ✨😘I hope you are nice and warm.

I am having leftover stew and it is delicious tonight I will add a salad and hubby and I
will eat it again. 💕

I see you mother and sister are on the downlow and doing social distance for their cruise.✨

I hope they have a good time. I am missing Jake I miss how you use to talk about him.

Blowing kisses at Jake’s Canvas. 😘✨

Here is something a little different but packs a punch. Get under the covers with this. 😜

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 😘✨🌹May this be a good day for you. OZ is frozen
well what’s new? Tis the season.

Enjoy the hike today I am going for a nice long walk again with Poppy. Hey did you see
the moon last night oh it was beautiful I like late strolls in the moonlight. 😘✨

Hey Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

Enjoy with hubby after a nice long hike. ✨

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast. ✨✨I hope you and hubby enjoy your birthday celebration
no matter how you celebrate. 😘✨🌹

Glad you have 70 degree weather we are frozen in OZ I did get a good walk in with Poppy
this morning. 😎✨The stew was delicious and perfect for a day like today.

Here is some tea for you and hubby to enjoy now just relax. 😘✨

@xango,

Good day in Florida and I do hope you are warmer. ✨✨Why sure you can have some
of my stew there is plenty. I knew the rest of the week would be cold so I made sure
to make plenty. 😎😘

I love to hear of your travels to different countries so interesting. 😘✨😎

Here is a little something to keep you warm. Oz is at 22 degrees right now. YIKES! ✨

defg,

Enjoy your day in Maryland. ✨✨

@ddshoppy,

Good morning in S. Cali I hope you are feeling much better. ✨🌹Enjoy some sun.